Rathdrum to start mountain planning

City mulls whether to tap facilitator for public input process

RATHDRUM - Rathdrum is exploring how to best utilize 557 city-owned acres on Rathdrum Mountain now that access to the site has been granted after nearly 20 years.

Whitefish updates E-bike regulations

They started showing up in Whitefish about five years ago and today, E-bikes are everywhere.

The Latest: Key lawmaker sets sights on Amazon

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on testimony in Congress by the CEOs of Facebook, Apple, Amazon and Google (all times local):

The Latest: Most French ICU patients with virus under 60

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OPINION: Is federal government encouraging U.S. Indian-Mideastern interactions?

Two kinds of tribalism

It has been reported that the town of Browning might have to disincorporate or declare bankruptcy over an ongoing dispute with the Blackfeet Tribe about water and utility service.

Band students to march in Macy's parade

Band students to march in Macy's parade

DayBreak Center closing its doors

Adult care center hopes to reopen

After today, the DayBreak Center will close its doors — at least for the foreseeable future. The facility, which opened in 2008, has been run by Coeur d'Alene-based One Site For Seniors since January 2020. Financially, One Site executive director Bill Muck said it no longer made sense for his organization to continue its involvement in the Sandpoint facility.

The Latest: Governor refutes idea of NYC sheltering in place

The Latest on the world's coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 190,000 people and killed more than 7,500. The COVID-19 illness causes mild or moderate symptoms in most people, but severe symptoms are more likely in the elderly or those with existing health problems. More than 80,000 people have recovered so far, mostly in China.

The Latest: Governor refutes idea of NYC sheltering in place

The Latest on the world's coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 190,000 people and killed more than 7,500. The COVID-19 illness causes mild or moderate symptoms in most people, but severe symptoms are more likely in the elderly or those with existing health problems. More than 80,000 people have recovered so far, mostly in China.

Taste the grape

Wine Extravaganza in downtown Coeur d’Alene on Saturday

Wine Extravaganza in downtown Coeur d’Alene on Saturday

Gov. Little issues stay-at-home order, directs all non-essential businesses to close

Gov. Brad Little has immediately ordered all Idaho residents to remain at home except for necessary activities and directed non-essential businesses close for the next three weeks in order to slow the spread of coronavirus.

The Fishin' Magician: Waiting for the ice

Rollie Schmitten and I traveled to Carlton, on the Methow River and met Keith Roe earlier this week. We used the parking area at the launch site and set up shop to tape a session for the new television show. The skies were clear, no wind at all, and a brisk 18 degrees.

Racing over to some NASCAR websites

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Group sets 'sip and shop' event

Summer is here and it’s time for a fundraiser for Friends of the Panida. The organization is hosting a "sip and shop" at Pend d'Oreille Winery, corner of Third and Cedar, on Thursday, July 13, from 4-8 p.m. It's a chance to visit with friends while enjoying a glass of wine and good food. The winery will donate a portion of sales during the event to Friends of the Panida.

Aquatic Invasive Species Task Force Meets

THOMPSON FALLS – The Sanders County Aquatic Invasive Species Task Force met on Wednesday, Feb. 25, with a major point of emphasis placed on watercraft inspection stations.

Kalispell Art Walk and Holiday Stroll takes over downtown Friday

Kalispell’s Art Walk and Holiday Stroll will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1. This free event in downtown Kalispell offers an evening of shopping, food, spirits and smiling faces. Start your holiday shopping and also enter to win one of several $100 gift certificates for use at downtown participating locations.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Of champagne and ports

Here we are at the beginning of March and perhaps the most dysfunctional segment of the wine market remains as dysfunctional as ever, champagne.

Phones Plus plans new Post Falls site off I-90 Rathdrum's community star

Building to house 6,000 square feet, have electronic screen outside

POST FALLS - Phones Plus, a Verizon retailer, plans to open a 6,000-square foot building on Seltice Way at the Highway 41 interchange off Interstate 90 in Post Falls at the end of November.

Safeway, Albertsons to merge this year

PLEASANTON, Calif.,- Grocery chains Safeway and Albertsons are set to merge by the end of this year, according to a joint announcement by the two companies Thursday.